The Resourcing Resilience report, created in partnership between Philanthropy California and Nonprofit Finance Fund, provides a landscape analysis of public and philanthropic investments in climate resilience and serves as a call to action for both sectors to unlock pathways to more equitable, accessible funding. Philanthropic and government funders have important roles to play in addressing the real challenges communities face when securing funding for their work on climate adaptation, mitigation, and disaster resilience. Neither can achieve meaningful and equitable climate action alone, and community-led solutions require coordinated public and private support. The actions recommended in this report outline a path forward for ensuring communities are able to access funding they need.
Philanthropy California is reviving our Sacramento Advocacy Day, back in-person since 2019! This convening is a unique opportunity to connect policymakers and philanthropy across the State and emphasize the importance of cross-sector collaboration.
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By Kirin Kumar, Katie Oran, Lily Bui, PhD, Megan Thomas, and Karla Mercado
The first 100 days of the new presidential administration have set the tone for sweeping policy change — many of which will have direct implications for philanthropy and the communities these organizations serve in California.
Join us for a webinar briefing, Major Changes in Federal Disaster Response: What Funders Need to Know, Thursday, May 29, 2025, 1-2:15pm ET. Please RSVP no later than noon ET, Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
ICE is detaining people in workplaces, at day-labor gathering spots, on the streets, and at lawful check-ins and court hearings.
The San Diego Resilient Response Fund offers short-term, timely support to nonprofit and community organizations facing challenges caused by changes in federal policy or funding.
Immigration proceedings are civil, not criminal, which means that the government will not provide a lawyer to people who cannot afford one.
Philanthropy California, the statewide alliance of Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties, Northern California Grantmakers, and SoCal Grantmakers, stands ready to defend philanthropy’s freedom of expression and its right to give without fear of retaliation. We believe an independent nonprofit and philanthropic sector — free from government overreach — is essential in maintaining a robust civil society, thriving communities, and a strong democracy.
The California Immigrant Justice Infrastructure Fund (the Fund) seeks to invest in and strengthen a thriving power-building ecosystem that can address the immediate and long-term needs of immigrant, migrant, and refugee communities across the state.
Philanthropy California — the statewide alliance of Northern California Grantmakers, SoCal Grantmakers, and Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties — stands unwaveringly with our state’s immigrant and migrant communities.
Northern California Grantmakers, SoCal Grantmakers, and Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties will continue to host regional policy-related programs, as well as statewide programs as Philanthropy California.
The Immigration Frontlines Fund is a large-scale, rapid response grantmaking fund to support immigrants and their allies who are organizing, mobilizing, and mounting every possible form of defense to keep immigrant communities safe.
The Philanthropy California team will continue to monitor federal and state public policy developments to help funders stay informed, take action, and support their grantees and local communities.
The Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building provides small, one-time grants to frontline grassroots organizations for new projects.
The Emerging Needs Grant (ENG) Program provides immediate financial assistance to organizing efforts in response current events. Modeled after rapid response efforts, the ENG provides $10k to organizations over three months.